DEVELOPMENT OF DESTINATIONS UNDER SASCI

Posted On: 09 MAR 2026 5:13PM by PIB Delhi Development and promotion of tourism including assessment of employment generation is primarily undertaken by the concerned State Government (SG)/Union Territory Administration (UTA). With the aim to develop iconic tourist centres in the country, the Ministry of Tourism issued operational guidelines along with detailed project report template under Special Assistance to the States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. The objective of the scheme envisages the local economy growth and creation of employment opportunities through sustainable tourism projects. As per the guidelines, the proposals were invited from the SGs for considering financial assistance to the States under the scheme. The parameters formulated for examining the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) submitted by the States covered connectivity to the site, existing tourism eco-system at site/destination, carrying capacity, availability of utility services, project impact and value envisaged which included expected increase in tourist footfall, increase tourist spend, new employment opportunities, attracting private investment etc. Accordingly, 40 projects including at culturally important sites were sanctioned by the Government of India under the scheme for ₹3295.76 Crore in the financial year 2024-25 with 100% central funding and the details of these projects is annexed. This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today *** M Annadurai ANNEXURE List of projects sanctioned in 2024-25 under Special assistance to states for capital investment (SASCI Scheme) - Development of iconic tourist centres to global scale : S. No. State Year of Sanction Name of the Project Sanctioned Cost (₹ Crore) Andhra Pradesh 2024-25 Enriching the Fort and Gorge Experience in Gandikota 77.91 Andhra Pradesh 2024-25 Akhanda Godavari- (Havelok Bridge & Pushkar Ghat) in Raja Mahendravaram 94.44 Arunachal Pradesh 2024-25 Siang Adventure & Eco-Retreat in Pasighat 46.48 Assam 2024-25 Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati 97.12 Assam 2024-25 Beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar 94.76 Bihar 2024-25 Development of Matsyagandha Lake in Saharsa 97.61 Bihar 2024-25 Karamchat Eco-Tourism and Adventure Hub in Karamchat 49.51 Chhattisgarh 2024-25 Development of Chitrotpala Film City in Raipur 95.79 Chhattisgarh 2024-25 Development of Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre in Raipur 51.87 Goa 2024-25 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum in Ponda 97.46 Goa 2024-25 Townsquare in Porvorim 90.74 Gujarat 2024-25 Ecotourism Destination at Kerly (Mokarsagar) in Porbandar 99.50 Gujarat 2024-25 Tented City and Convention Centre in Dhordo 51.56 Jharkhand 2024-25 Eco-Tourism Development of Tilaiyya&rdquo; in Koderma 34.87 Karnataka 2024-25 Ecotourism & Cultural Hub at Roerich and Devika Rani Estate Tataguni in Bengaluru 99.17 Karnataka 2024-25 Development of Savadatti Yallammagudda in Belgavi 100.00 Kerala 2024-25 Ashtamudi Biodiversity and Eco-recreational Hub in Kollam 59.71 Kerala 2024-25 Global Gateway to Malabar's Cultural Crucible in Sargaalayaa 95.34 Madhya Pradesh 2024-25 Orchha A Medieval Splendour in Orchha 99.92 Madhya Pradesh 2024-25 International Convention Centre for MICE in Bhopal 99.38 Maharashtra 2024-25 INS-Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, and submarine Tourism in Sindhudurg 46.91 Maharashtra 2024-25 Development of RAM-KAL PATH in Nashik 99.14 Manipur 2024-25 Loktak Lake Experience in Loktak 89.48 Meghalaya 2024-25 MICE Infrastructure in Mawkhanu 99.27 Meghalaya 2024-25 Redevelopment of Umiam Lake in Shillong 99.27 Odisha 2024-25 Development of Hirakund 99.90 Odisha 2024-25 Development of Satkosia 99.99 Punjab 2024-25 Development of Heritage Street as a tribute to Shaheed-e-Azam, Sardar Bhaghat Singh at Khatkar Kalan in SBS Nagar 53.45 Rajasthan 2024-25 Development at Amber-Nahargarh and Surrounding Area in Jaipur 49.31 Rajasthan 2024-25 Development at Jal Mahal in Jaipur 96.61 Sikkim 2024-25 Skywalk, Bhaleydhunga, Yangang in Namchi 97.37 Sikkim 2024-25 Border Experience in Nathula 68.19 Tamil Nadu 2024-25 Development of Nandavanam Heritage Park in Mammallapuram 99.67 Tamil Nadu 2024-25 Eco Park at Race Course in Ooty 70.23 Telangana 2024-25 Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit in Ramappa 73.74 Telangana 2024-25 Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in Nallamala 68.10 Tripura 2024-25 Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar in Gomati 97.70 Uttar Pradesh 2024-25 Development of Bateshwar in District-Agra 74.05 Uttar Pradesh 2024-25 Integrated Buddhist Tourism Development in Shrawasti 80.24 Uttarakhand 2024-25 Iconic City Rishikesh: Rafting Base Station in Rishikesh 100.00 Total 3295.76 ****** (Release ID: 2237050) Visitor Counter : 1158 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी Ministry of Tourism DEVELOPMENT OF DESTINATIONS UNDER SASCI Posted On: 09 MAR 2026 5:13PM by PIB Delhi Development and promotion of tourism including assessment of employment generation is primarily undertaken by the concerned State Government (SG)/Union Territory Administration (UTA). With the aim to develop iconic tourist centres in the country, the Ministry of Tourism issued operational guidelines along with detailed project report template under Special Assistance to the States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. The objective of the scheme envisages the local economy growth and creation of employment opportunities through sustainable tourism projects. As per the guidelines, the proposals were invited from the SGs for considering financial assistance to the States under the scheme. The parameters formulated for examining the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) submitted by the States covered connectivity to the site, existing tourism eco-system at site/destination, carrying capacity, availability of utility services, project impact and value envisaged which included expected increase in tourist footfall, increase tourist spend, new employment opportunities, attracting private investment etc. Accordingly, 40 projects including at culturally important sites were sanctioned by the Government of India under the scheme for ₹3295.76 Crore in the financial year 2024-25 with 100% central funding and the details of these projects is annexed. This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today *** M Annadurai ANNEXURE List of projects sanctioned in 2024-25 under Special assistance to states for capital investment (SASCI Scheme) - Development of iconic tourist centres to global scale : S. No. State Year of Sanction Name of the Project Sanctioned Cost (₹ Crore) Andhra Pradesh 2024-25 Enriching the Fort and Gorge Experience in Gandikota 77.91 Andhra Pradesh 2024-25 Akhanda Godavari- (Havelok Bridge & Pushkar Ghat) in Raja Mahendravaram 94.44 Arunachal Pradesh 2024-25 Siang Adventure & Eco-Retreat in Pasighat 46.48 Assam 2024-25 Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati 97.12 Assam 2024-25 Beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar 94.76 Bihar 2024-25 Development of Matsyagandha Lake in Saharsa 97.61 Bihar 2024-25 Karamchat Eco-Tourism and Adventure Hub in Karamchat 49.51 Chhattisgarh 2024-25 Development of Chitrotpala Film City in Raipur 95.79 Chhattisgarh 2024-25 Development of Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre in Raipur 51.87 Goa 2024-25 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum in Ponda 97.46 <td style="